Johan de Liefde

Johan de Liefde
De Liefde in 1668, by B. van der Helst
Birth nameJohan Evertsen de Liefde
BornUnknown date, c. 1619
Rotterdam, Dutch Republic
Died (aged 54)
near Texel, Dutch Republic
Allegiance Dutch Republic
BranchAdmiralty of Rotterdam
Years of service1644–1673
RankSchout-bij-nacht
Wars
RelationsCornelis de Liefde (brother)

Johan Evertsen de Liefde (c. 1619 – 21 August 1673) was a Dutch naval commander who served as vice admiral of Holland and West Frisia within the Admiralty of Rotterdam.[1] His elder brother, Cornelis de Liefde, was also a naval commander. Johan was killed in the battle of Texel.

  1. ^ Van der Aa 1865, p. 412.